Lawrence Otokpa
Lagos
Summary
Adept at leveraging Data Analytics and Organizational skills, I significantly enhanced fraud detection mechanisms at OHENTPAY UK LIMITED, leading to a 30% reduction in fraudulent transactions. Renowned for my ability to communicate effectively, I excel in collaborative environments, driving teams towards exceptional compliance and risk management outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Officer
OHENTPAY UK LIMITED
Ilford
03.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Financial and insurance activities
- Monitor and analyze financial transactions for unusual patterns or suspicious activities
- Investigate and analyze potential cases of fraud, including gathering evidence and information
- Conduct thorough background checks on customers to assess their risk level and detect potential fraudulent behavior
- Assess the overall risk associated with specific clients, transactions, or business relationships
- Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with regulatory authorities when necessary
- Develop and implement strategies to prevent fraud, such as enhancing security protocols and procedures
- Financial and insurance activities.
Fraud analyst
Airtel Africa Nigeria
Lagos
07.2022 - 03.2024
- The AML analyst utilizes automated monitoring systems to identify unusual patterns in the account's transaction history
- Conducts a thorough review of the account holder's profile, examining their background, source of funds, and business activities
- Investigates the sudden change in transaction behavior, looking for potential red flags or indicators of money laundering
Fraud analyst
United Bank of Africa (UBA)
Lagos
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Acts as first line responder to cases of suspected or confirmed fraudulent transactions and salvage activities
- Handling of fraud-related issues, deactivation of customers' E-channels used for fraud and proactively preventing fraud once customers have compromised their account details
- Blocking, unblocking and querying debit and prepaid cards
- Liaises with the Forensic, Audit, and Investigation units in handling fraudulent transactions, issues, and prevention of fraud
- Prompt response to, and cultivating effective liaison with other Banks in relations to issues of fraud, customer complaints, and other investigations for containment of fraud losses
- Protects the Bank from being used as a conduit for money laundering activities, and minimize financial losses attributable to fraud and money laundering
- Responds to enquiries and requests from external parties like other Financial Institutions, NIBSS, the Central Bank of Nigeria, and regulatory bodies for confirmations of suspicious transactions emanating from the Bank customers
- Liaises with other Banks/Financial Institutions as well as customers on suspicious transactions and to effect prompt identification and action when fraud takes place
Education
Bsc - Business, administration
CENTRE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITAIRE DES MEILLEURS
Benin, Benin02.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Google Drive
- Outlook
- Google Docs
- Data Science
- Data Analytics
- Good listener and communicator
- Team-work oriented
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Organizational and planning skills
- Microsoft Office
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/04/94
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading, Enjoy reading books and articles on a wide range of topics, including history, philosophy, and literature.
- Research, Passion for conducting research and uncovering new information.
Languages
- English
- French
Communication Skills
Effective communication with extensive experience and expertise in fraud analysis, building a strong reputation in the banking and Fintech sectors., Verifying identities and detecting fraud, Managing risk and ensuring compliance, Overseeing secure online channels and containing incidents, Investigating, preventing, and detecting fraud, As a seasoned team leader, honed public speaking skills through numerous presentations at industry events, effectively conveying complex ideas and insights to diverse audiences.
Recommendations
Adebisi Adetosoye, Manager, I strongly recommend him., a.adetosoye@ohentpay.com, (+44) 07587802433
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Compliance Officer
OHENTPAY UK LIMITED
03.2024 - Current
Fraud analyst
Airtel Africa Nigeria
07.2022 - 03.2024
Fraud analyst
United Bank of Africa (UBA)
12.2020 - 07.2022
Bsc - Business, administration
CENTRE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITAIRE DES MEILLEURS
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